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79R5306 JHS-D
By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 575
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former Kerr County Judge William Gillespie Stacy,
Jr., passed away on January 12, 2005, at the age of 78, and his loss
has left a void in the lives of countless Kerr County residents; and
WHEREAS, Bill Stacy was one of Kerr County's first Republican
leaders; he served as Kerr County judge from 1991 to 1994, and
during his tenure, he emphasized a conservative fiscal policy and
avoiding raising taxes; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Tivy High School, Judge Stacy was the
first male cheerleader on the school's cheerleading squad, and he
remained a loyal supporter of his alma mater throughout his life;
and
WHEREAS, Judge Stacy proudly served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II; after returning home from the war, he earned a
bachelor's degree in business administration from The University of
Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, This notable civic leader enjoyed working with young
people and was part-owner of Camp Rio Vista for Boys and Camp Mystic
for Girls; he also owned a children's camp in Mexico and was a
substitute teacher for several Hill Country schools; and
WHEREAS, Active on the political scene for most of his life,
Judge Stacy served as a delegate to numerous state Republican
conventions; he also worked as a precinct chairman for many years
and served as campaign manager for Jules Neunhoffer, who in 1958
became the first Republican county judge in Texas since the Civil
War; and
WHEREAS, Bill Stacy made significant contributions to Kerr
County and its citizens, and although he will be missed by all who
knew him, his spirit will live on in their hearts for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable William
Gillespie "Bill" Stacy, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the
family and friends of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of former Kerr
County Judge William Gillespie Stacy, Jr.